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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Recently Passed Employment Laws Will Significantly Impact Washington Employers

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Recently, Washington State legislators passed several new and amended employment bills, which Governor Ferguson signed, enhancing protections for employees and increasing potential liability for employers. Employers need to...more

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Congreso de la República de Colombia aprueba en último debate reforma laboral

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La Plenaria del Senado de Colombia el 17 de junio de 2025, aprobó en cuarto debate el proyecto de reforma laboral. La iniciativa pasará ahora a etapa de conciliación y aprobación final en ambas cámaras antes del 20 de junio...more

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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Top 10 Employment Law Changes in Washington State

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Employers operating in Washington State must take steps quickly to comply with a slew of new labor and employment laws passed by the Washington State Legislature during the recent session. These new laws significantly expand...more

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Navigating New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, Effective June 1

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On June 1, new job posting requirements took effect in New Jersey under the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act. The “Pay Transparency Act,” signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in November 2024, requires employers...more

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You’ve Been WARNed: Washington Enacts a mini-WARN Law

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The new law applies to employers with 50+ employees (excluding part-time workers) and mirrors many federal WARN Act provisions, with some notable distinctions....more

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Germany’s Political Shift Could Bring Changes to Labor Law and Social Policy: Key Points for Employers

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Germany’s federal election last month signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers need to understand how this might soon impact them. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union won...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your March To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the Trump administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

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Labor & employment in Week 4 of Trump 2: No love lost.

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Everything's enjoined! Almost. It's been a tough week for President Trump, but he doesn't seem to be letting the bad news get him down. To avoid ruining the Valentine's Day mood, I'll keep this week's update short. ...more

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Age is Just a Number: France Embraces Its ‘Silver Workforce’

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France has tabled a new collective agreement aimed at promoting the employment of ‘experienced employees’. While its entry into force still has some way to go, the proposed agreement represents an important step towards...more

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2024 Year in Review – Singapore Employment Law

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2024 saw the introduction of a series of updates in the employment law landscape in Singapore. This article provides a brief overview of the key developments that occurred over the past year and a brief commentary on the...more

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Employment in the news | January 2025

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It’s been all systems go in the second half of January. As the Employment Rights Bill completed its committee stage, the government (finally) confirmed that neonatal care leave and pay will come into force in April. EAT...more

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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth (and moving towards fourth) largest economy and a market of over 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2025 - Your workplace law recap for 2024 and predictions for 2025 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more

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(Podcast) California Employment News – Key Employment Law Updates: What’s Changing in 2025

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New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the latest episode of...more

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California Employment News – Key Employment Law Updates: What’s Changing in 2025

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New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the latest episode of...more

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Employment Law Update: New Laws for 2025

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States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as...more

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10 Biggest Changes in United Kingdom’s Sweeping New Employment Rights Bill: What U.S. Employers Can Do To Prepare

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The United Kingdom just introduced a landmark new Employment Rights Bill, aimed at ending unfair employment practices and helping to deliver economic growth. According to the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Office, this is...more

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UK Labor Law – Legislation For Proposed Significant Reforms Unveiled

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The UK’s new Labour government published its highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill last week. In total, the draft Bill contains 28 stand-alone employment law reforms (including many of the changes that we outlined in our...more

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Maryland Employers: Six Must-Know Employment Law Changes

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The Maryland legislature recently passed several laws that affect pay transparency, family and medical leave, the scope of the State’s antidiscrimination laws, workplace safety, and noncompete agreements. As many of these new...more

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New Illinois Employment Laws Arrive En Masse

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Employers with Illinois workers should be aware of several new employment laws and amendments to existing laws that were enacted during the state’s 2024 legislative session. Below are summaries of the new requirements,...more

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New Maryland Employment Laws Set to Take Effect on October 1: Is Your Business Prepared?

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Maryland’s General Assembly passed several employment laws that are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2024. Areas of change include paid family leave, posting salary ranges and pay rate notifications, and an expansion of...more

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UK: The King’s Speech and What it Means for Employment Law

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On July 17, 2024, King Charles delivered the King's Speech, which sets the Government’s legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary Session. In this, the new Labour Government announced an ambitious agenda with some 40...more

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The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 2, 2024)

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A new General Labor Law (NGLL) was enacted by Law No. 12/23, of 27 December 2023, which came into force on March 26, 2024.The NGLL repealed the former General Labor Law (approved by Law No. 7/15, of June 15, 2015),...more

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Significant UK Labor Law Reforms on the Horizon: What the Labour Party’s General Election Victory Means for Employers in the UK

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Following the Labour Party’s victory in the General Election on 4 July 2024, it is now expected that they will keep their promise of tabling some significant legislative changes to the UK’s labor law within their first 100...more

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Forthcoming Additions and Modifications to Employment Laws in Colorado

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The 2024 Colorado legislative session has concluded and resulted in several new laws affecting Colorado employers. This Insight provides an overview of some significant changes....more

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